Man in late 20s killed after crash involving lorry and van in Co Sligo as Gardai close road
A man lost his life this morning after a road traffic collision in Co Sligo[1] involving a van and a lorry. Shortly after 6am on Sunday morning, August 4, Gardai[2] and emergency services were alerted to a crash between a van and a lorry on the N15 at Urlar, Drumcliffe, Sligo. The driver of the van, a man aged in his late 20s, was pronounced deceased[3] at the scene by medical personnel.
He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
The driver of the lorry was transported to Sligo University Hospital for assessment, though his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The scene remains preserved this morning to allow for a full examination by Garda Forensic Collision investigators.
Traffic diversions have been put in place for motorists on the N15 at Urlar, between Drumcliffe and Grange. The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. Gardai have now issued an appeal for witnesses, particularly those who may have dash-cam footage of the area around the time of the crash[6].
A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana told The Irish Mirror: “Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are also seeking road users with camera footage, including dash-cam footage, who were traveling between Drumcliffe and Grange at the time of the collision to make it available to them. “Anyone with information can contact Sligo Garda Station at 071 9157000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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